EPHESUS

Definition

The principle commercial city of Asia Minor in Paul's time; wealthy, elegant, and licentious. Its proudest claim was the temple of Diana, one of the wonders of the world, thus the city was not only a center of wealth but also a center of idolatry.

References

Acts 18:19, Acts 18:21, Acts 18:24, Acts 19:26, Acts 19:35, Acts 20:16, Acts 20:17, 1 Corinthians 15:32, 1 Corinthians 16:8, Ephesians 1:1, 1 Timothy 1:3, 2 Timothy 1:18, 2 Timothy 4:12, Revelation 1:11, Revelation 2:1